Sumaya

Sumaya Meaning & Origin

About Sumaya
The surname Sumaya is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "sumayya," which means "high, lofty, or exalted." It is a surname commonly found among Muslims, particularly in the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. The name may have been given to individuals who were seen as noble, honorable, or of high status within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sumaya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sumaya: 227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,908
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sumaya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Sumaya is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SM
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S UW2 M IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/sumaya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sumaya in Braille

Here's how to represent Sumaya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sumaya in braille

How to sign the name Sumaya using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Sumaya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sumaya in sign language

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